Delicate or languid; also possibly of the island
Deliah is most frequently encountered as a variant of Delia or Delilah. As a form of Delia, it originates from the Greek island of Delos, while as a variant of Delilah, it stems from the Hebrew word for 'delicate' or 'weakened'. It offers a softer, more unique alternative to its more popular counterparts.
Less common today
Deliah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,254 in 2011.
A character in the song 'Delia's Gone' (often spelled Delia) · Traditional Folk Song
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
